Jesus Calms the Storms
The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm.—Luke 8:24 (NIV)
Devotions for Faith and Prayer
Sons of Thunder
James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James (to whom he gave the name Boanerges, that is, Sons of Thunder)…—Mark 3:17 (ESV)
Let Gratitude Shine
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.—Psalm 107:1 (NIV)
Share What God Has Done
Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.”—John 11:41–42 (NIV)
Be Grateful for Hard Times
With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: “He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever.” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.—Ezra 3:11 (NIV)
The Power of Humility
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.—Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)
Made for Another World
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”—John 4:13–14 (NIV)
A New Path
As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord.—Exodus 14:10 (NIV)
Practice Daily Gratitude
Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.—Psalm 103:2 (NLT)
Rely on God’s Help
“When I want to do good, I don’t; and when I try not to do wrong, I do it anyway.”—Romans 7:19 (TLB)
Release Your Expectations
My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my hope is from Him.—Psalm 62:5 (NASB)
Invite Jesus In
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.—Revelati on 3:20 (NIV)
